CCTV: The Chinese government released a white paper on global governance this morning. What message does China hope to convey to the world?

Lin Jian: I believe you have noted that the State Council Information Office today released the white paper titled “More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China’s Principles, Proposals and Actions.” Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi attended the press conference on the release of the white paper, delivered remarks and answered questions from the press.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed that President Xi Jinping put forward the Global Governance Initiative to call for joint efforts of all countries towards building a more just and equitable global governance system, contributing China’s wisdom and solution to bridging global governance deficit and pointing the direction forward for humanity. This important initiative responds to countries’ common need for improving global governance, enriches the practice of building a community with a shared future for humanity, and opens up a new vista of international political civilization. In a short period of time, the initiative has received welcome and support from nearly 160 countries and international organizations, and over 60 countries have joined the Group of Friends of Global Governance.

Over the past years, China, guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy and inspired by the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity, has been leading by example in practicing true multilateralism and improving the global governance system through reform. It brings a uniquely Chinese approach to resolving hotspot issues. China is the second largest contributor to the UN peacekeeping budget and has sent more peacekeepers than any other permanent member of the UN Security Council. China is committed to openness, cooperation and common development. Under the framework of the Global Development Initiative, more than 1,800 cooperation projects have been launched and 80,000 training opportunities have been provided. Unilateral zero-tariff treatment has been expanded to cover all African nations and least developed countries having diplomatic ties with China. We support the Global South in seeking strength through unity, as reflected by our actions implementing the eight measures in support of Global South cooperation and efforts to promote the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation. When it comes to creating new platforms for global governance, China has initiated the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation and the World Data Organization, is stepping up preparations for the World AI Cooperation Organization, and will host the inaugural Xiong’an Global Governance Forum this autumn.

China stands ready to work with all parties to deliver on the Global Governance Initiative, uphold the central role of the UN, enable the Global South to play its pivotal role, address gaps and deficits in global governance, and strive to foster a more just and equitable global governance system.